CareerPlan

System Engineer, Senior - Secret

Bedford, VA, USFull-time$124k–$170k2026-10-02 → 2026-11-09
Citizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Senior Systems Engineer providing expert-level support to Department of Defense (DoD) programs across the acquisition lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, development, test, operation, and sustainment.

Role type

Senior Systems Engineer (Defense Acquisition)

Builds

DoD systems, modifications, and upgrades for the U.S. Air Force and foreign allies

Domain

Defense / Aerospace / Electronic Systems

Required skills

Systems Architecture Development, System Modeling (SysML, Cameo, Rhapsody), Interface Control Documentation (ICDS), Requirements Development & Management, Communications & Networking Systems, Air Traffic Control and Landing Systems (ATCALS), Radar & Surveillance Systems Integration, Request for Information (RFI) / Request for Proposal (RFP) Development, Statement of Work (SOW) Development, Source Selection & Vendor Evaluation, SolidWorks

Preferred skills

Modular Open Systems Architecture (MOSA)

Technologies

SysML, Cameo, Rhapsody, Microsoft Office 365, SharePoint, SolidWorks

Responsibilities

Provide systems, electrical, and/or mechanical engineering support for new and legacy DoD systems; Accomplish and coordinate engineering tasks for modifications and systems upgrades; Provide support to customers including data analysis, modification programs, repair requirements, reliability/maintainability actions, and worldwide user support; Assist in designing, planning, execution, analysis, reporting, and documentation during any phase of test and evaluation programs; Provide engineering review of programs throughout the life cycle; Participate in the development of system specifications and system architecture products; Provide technical evaluation of contractor proposals; Monitor, assess, and report on test and evaluation efforts; Support development of system and program technical plans.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC